Large spiders the size of your palm are popping up across the U.S. Here’s why you shouldn’t be afraid

Joro spiders have been spotted across the U.S., including in California, having ventured to the country via shipping ...
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Santa Barbara considers transfer tax on property sales over $3M to address budget gap

The Santa Barbara City Council is considering a proposal to impose a new transfer tax on high-value property sales as the City looks for ways to address a growing budget gap. Under the proposal, ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Need a Break From Hollywood This Spring? Hilton’s Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort Is the Answer

Acing the golden rule of real estate (location, location, location), the recently renovated property offers fun in the sun for the whole family. By Stacia Datskovska If you purchase an independently ...
KCBX

ICE agents pepper sprayed a Santa Barbara attorney during alleged vandalism arrest

The Santa Barbara Independent released an eight-minute-long video of an arrest by federal immigration agents that took place in Santa Barbara last Friday. The video, shared by an anonymous source, ...
The State Journal-Register

West Pest Co. Expands Local Services Amid Growing Demand for Eco-Friendly Pest Control in Santa Cruz

SANTA CRUZ, CA, UNITED STATES, February 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — West Pest Co., a locally owned pest control provider, has announced expanded staffing and ...
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Local man arrested and elderly defense attorney pepper-sprayed by ICE agents in Santa Barbara

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – A local man was taken into custody and an 80-year-old attorney was pepper-sprayed during a confrontation between ICE agents and observers in Santa Barbara Friday. ICE ...